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WV13 2HW

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Willenhall South

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Detailed insights for WV13 2HW

Overview

Postcode WV13 2HW is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall South ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Willenhall Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Willenhall Town is £43,671 per year. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Willenhall Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Willenhall Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Willenhall Town is £43,671 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from WV13 2HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Willenhall Town near WV13 2HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV13 2HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
434
Population density
9,517.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.46(+10%)
Vehicle crime
19.6(+201%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.61(+87%)
Other theft
8.71(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.08(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
52.07%
Indian
74
17.05%
Other White
54
12.44%
Other
33
7.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
3.46%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
23.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
20.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
60
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.79%
Level 3 (A level)
44
12.79%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
100
54.35%
Owns with a mortgage
42
22.83%
Owns outright
38
20.65%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.17%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Willenhall South

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £247K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Willenhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£280,000£285
Semi-Detached39£223,000£261
Terraced34£160,000£188
Flats14£87,500£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£73,500£137,000£98,000
2017£230,000£78,000£130,000£101,500
2018£230,000£57,250£135,000£109,750
2019£190,000£82,500£137,500£115,000
2020£222,000£64,500£165,500£125,750
2021£252,500£90,000£160,000£130,000
2022£259,000£85,000£185,000£155,000
2023£354,000£88,500£187,500£159,000
2024£254,975£92,750£190,000£162,000
2025£280,000£85,000£215,000£167,500
2026£257,500£90,000£220,000£153,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£115£168£125
2017£193£104£159£122
2018£190£108£159£130
2019£190£146£164£135
2020£211£131£193£148
2021£236£169£187£154
2022£280£158£212£194
2023£262£155£219£188
2024£280£145£241£187
2025£300£153£250£201
2026£262£142£269£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 2HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 2HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202638, Fisher Street, Willenhall, WV13 2HTTerracedFreehold£157,500
08 Aug 202565, Fisher Street, Willenhall, WV13 2HTOtherFreehold£200,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 17, Chillenden Court, Mill Street, Willenhall, WV13 2HRFlatsLeasehold£110,000
23 Jan 202630, Brunslow Close, Willenhall, WV13 2HNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£116,000
04 Jun 20253, Hodson Avenue, Willenhall, WV13 2HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the WV13 2HW postcode area, located within Willenhall Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV13 2HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableShepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)Pupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Giles Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBarcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV13 2HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV13 2HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyMiddle Piece Way, Willenhall, WV13 1QGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTescoDowns Road, Walsall, WV13 2PZWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miMorrisonsMiddle Piece Way, Walsall, WV13 1QGWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV13 2HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Klara Margetts

Willenhall South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
WardWillenhall SouthE05001320
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Willenhall TownE02002136
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 027BE01010405
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV13 2HW

Is WV13 2HW (Willenhall Town) safe?

The area around WV13 2HW records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV13 2HW?

The median sale price around WV13 2HW in Willenhall Town is £188,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV13 2HW?

There are 11 schools close to WV13 2HW, including Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) (Good), St Giles Church of England Primary School (Good) and Barcroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV13 2HW?

The closest station to WV13 2HW is Willenhall, about 654 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV13 2HW?

WV13 2HW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,559 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV13 2HW (Willenhall Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV13 2HW is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Klara Margetts (Labour Party).